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9:00 a.m., Friday, Nov. 22, Motter Metro Park, 10740 Columbus Grove Rd.

Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will lead a late fall hike at Motter Metro Park. Register by Nov. 21 at www.jampd.com or call 419-221-1232.

Explore the prairie in late fall at beautiful Motter Metro Park. We’ll inspect habitat restoration work and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in late autumn. Dress for the weather.

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Media Release

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Media release from Allen County Sheriff's Office

November 7, 2024 

Lima Refining Company is responding to a release of gasoline vapors from a tank vent, which  contributed to benzene readings in an isolated area for a short time. Shawnee Township Fire  Department and EMA are on scene. 

As a precautionary measure, community members were asked to avoid Buckeye Road. That road has since been opened.  

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Bluffton American Legion Post 382 will provide Veterans Day ceremonies and activities on November 11, 2024.

7:45 a.m.,  Bluffton High School
Post 382 will hold a flag retirement (burning) ceremony. Commander Kurt Emans will speak to students about Veterans Day, and about activities for the day.

1:30 p.m., Mennonite Memorial Home 
Post members will meet the resident Veterans in the Chapel.

2:30 p.m. Maple Crest
Post members will meet the resident Veterans in the Patio room.

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By Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

On September 15, 1980, American rocker Pat Benatar released her single Hit Me With Your Best Shot. Eddie Schwartz, who wrote and produced the song, was inspired after he started using bioenergetics. His therapy was punching a pillow. Bioenergetics involves improving well-being while releasing blocked energy.  

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Bluffton High School has issued the following first quarter Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 school year for grades 9-12.

9th Grade – All A

Owen Armstrong, Mallory Blackburn, Avery Boehm, Peighton Bowers, Toby Clevidence, Caleb Cockerham, Willow Derstine, Phoebe Edwards-Leeper, Levin Essinger, Xandra Gatchel, Sophie Gilroy, Tala Gipson, Emme Lee, Micah Lemley, Maelee Miller, Max Miller, Alexis Mummert, Ezra Nygaard, Elizabeth Phillips, Isabella Recker, Natalie Richards, Ella Roby, Lyla Schneck, Ethan Smith, Peyton Worcester

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